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DONALD GREER Sr.

1936 - 2025

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Farmer & Dee Funeral Home

16 Lee St

Tewksbury, Massachusetts

DONALD GREER Obituary

GREER, Donald Sr. Of Tewksbury, formerly of Everett, passed away on July 8, 2025. Don was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the 570th Military Police Company from 1952-1956. He later proudly served as a Firefighter for 32 years, starting in Everett in 1961, later transferring to Tewksbury in 1975, where he retired as a Fire Captain in 1993. Beloved husband of Barbara A. (Childs) of Tewksbury, formerly of Everett. For complete obituary, see www.farmeranddee.com In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, P.O. Drawer 498, Emmitsburg, MD 21727. www.firehero.org

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 9 to Jul. 10, 2025.

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Jimmy Considine, Charlestown

July 10, 2025

Thank you for your unselfish military service to the people of this nation. May you now rest in peace.

James prendergast

July 9, 2025

Our very dear friend for many years. We share many beautiful memories and endless laughs. Don was always there for everyone. We love him and will miss him. Love Jim and Jo

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